Linthwaite Clough Primary School
About Linthwaite Clough Primary School
Linthwaite Clough Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, serving children aged 4 to 11. Within the local authority, it sits among 144 primary schools, of which only eight hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school’s most recent graded inspection, in September 2023, judged it Inadequate overall, a significant drop from its previous Good rating in 2013. This places it well behind its top-performing local peers: Carlton Junior and Infant School, Netherthong Primary School, and St Peter’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School, all of which rank highly within the area. For parents weighing options in Kirklees, Linthwaite Clough currently stands as a school facing serious challenges, particularly when compared with these stronger alternatives nearby.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
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